Lot #21: Pat Wheeler Signed Limited Edition Print – "H. Wilson Variety Hall" (573/600) – Framed

Pat Wheeler Signed Limited Edition Print – "H. Wilson Variety Hall" (573/600) – Framed Up for auction is a beautifully framed, hand-signed, limited-edition fine art print titled "H. Wilson Variety Hall" by the highly celebrated Ontario heritage artist, Pat Wheeler (1932–2025). This charming, nostalgia-filled watercolor scene depicts early Canadian life featuring a horse-drawn carriage situated in front of the iconic 1875 mercantile building. The piece is highly collectible, featuring a double-signature format that makes it an excellent choice for lovers of Canadian heritage, York Region history, and local vintage art. Specifications & Condition Artwork Title: H. Wilson Variety Hall Artist: Patricia "Pat" Wheeler (Founder of the Markham Group of Artists) Edition Number: 573 / 600 (Hand-numbered in graphite pencil on the lower-left margin) Signatures: Double-signed. Features the artist's signature integrated within the printed print plates, plus her authentic, original pencil signature hand-signed on the bottom-right border. Frame Dimensions: 21.5" x 19.75" (Width x Height) Framing Details: Professionally framed in a dark wood composite frame with dual-layer coordinating matting. Ready to hang with heavy-duty backing wire installed. Documentation: Includes an attached document envelope on the rear dust-seal backing paper containing regional history or gallery references. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The print colors remain crisp, clean, and free of moisture or sun damage. The frame structure is solid and well-wired. Historical & Location Context The historic building beautifully depicted in this print is the real 1875 Variety Hall, which originally served as a vital community storefront for dry goods and millinery. The physical building has been completely preserved and can still be visited today as a permanent public exhibit structure at the Markham Museum located in Markham, Ontario. Pat Wheeler’s historical illustration collections are permanently celebrated and archived by the museum. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 21.5" x 19.75" Pickup category timeslot {A}